Padgirl: A positive initial experience

Neema and I discuss her menarche (first period) story, what happens when you bleed through your pad in an Uber and the Neema way to dispose of your menstrual products. This is Part 1 of a two part conversation.  Be sure to tune in to Part 2 next month for lots more on period sex, interactions with medical professionals, how to (or how not to) talk to men about our periods and more!

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Topics Covered: 

• Menarche (first period) story 
• Menstrual education 
• Menstrual mishaps at school 
• Fear and experiences with leaks in adulthood
• Neema's preferred menstrual products 
• Why tampons may not be as common in rural Kenya
• Why must pad papers sound like a firework? 
• Why are US/Canadian bathrooms so "open air"? 
• Misleading imagery on feminine hygiene disposal containers
• How Neema manages her menstrual cramps that show no mercy 
• Is this cramps or do I have to poop? 
• When menstrual cramps bring you to the urgent care 
• One thing Neema was surprised about when moving to Canada
• Dealing with menstruation and roommates 
• How we wrap our pads :) 

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